In a recent 43-minute video review, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro expressed his vehement disapproval of the movie “Barbie,” setting fire to Barbie dolls in protest. However, Shapiro’s fiery critique has ignited a storm of backlash on the internet.
Shapiro’s disdain for the film was evident from the start when he tweeted about the “woke” nature of “Barbie” and promised a scathing review on his YouTube channel. The internet quickly seized on his appearance at the movie dressed similarly to Ken from a musical performance, adding to the ridicule.
In his review, titled “Ben Shapiro DESTROYS The Barbie Movie For 43 Minutes,” he didn’t hold back. From claiming the movie was too mature for its supposed target audience of 7-year-old girls to objecting to the inclusion of a transgender Barbie and questioning the film’s portrayal of patriarchy, Shapiro voiced his grievances extensively.
Online users mocked Shapiro’s intense rage, pointing out that he bought movie tickets and Barbie dolls to burn, taking up a significant portion of the movie’s runtime in protest. Some playfully suggested that Shapiro might secretly have wanted to see the movie himself.
Despite the online uproar, Shapiro has yet to respond to the criticism, leaving many to wonder if his passionate stance against “Barbie” was as genuine as he claimed.
In the end, the clash between Ben Shapiro’s scathing review and the internet’s response has turned “Barbie” into a hot topic of discussion, proving that even a Barbie movie can ignite heated debates in the age of social media.
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